15 Tips for a More Beautiful You
April 20, 2012 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Do you want brighter skin on your face and your body? No-brainer makeup that makes you look polished and pretty in no time? Who doesn’t? If you’re looking for ways to give your beauty routine—and yourself—an extra boost, try these tips: Skin, Hair and Nails Care: Use a vitamin C cream or serum. You’ll get [...]
Fool-Proof Spring & Summer Hair Trends
April 5, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Good Looks
While some may argue that winter never truly arrived, there is no doubt that for most of us, spring has sprung. With a new season comes new trends, and the world of hair is no exception. From recent red carpet events to runway shows, celebrities and style trendsetters alike are blazing the trail of the [...]
Top 14 Beauty Deals for Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Beauty
It’s time to get beautiful, ladies! With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, you can find great deals on cosmetics, accessories and more. Check out these top 14 beauty coupons for Feb. 14 festivities collected by CouponSherpa.com. 1. elf Now through Feb. 13, get a free beauty clutch ($15 value) with orders of $30 [...]
Valentine’s Day Guide to Spas
February 10, 2012 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Whether you’ve got a special date planned for Valentine’s Day or you’re looking to redeem the gift certificate you received from your valentine, choosing a spa service could feel overwhelming. Give yourself an extra dose of confidence and wow your date with services that will result in a radiant complexion despite temperatures that can leave [...]
Romantic Hairstyles
February 10, 2012 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
The key to romantic hairstyles is touchability, whether your hair is up or down. Strive for hair with texture that begs your date to touch it and doesn’t look so perfect that he’s worried about messing it up. The Undone Bun To make a bun look more romantic than ballet-inspired, you’ll need to place it [...]
Cosmetics for a Cause
January 28, 2012 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
We’re all guilty of it. Buying beauty products because they’re buy one, get one free, then moving on to the next interesting product before even opening the free one. Those products can easily clutter up the bathroom. Don’t throw it all away. Donate it. Once you’ve decided you don’t like them as much as you’d [...]
Nude Makeup for Winter 2011
December 16, 2011 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
By Crystal Schwanke If the bolder shades of the coldest months of the year have always made you cringe, embrace the 2011 trend of a face full of neutral shades, defined features, and natural beauty. Yes, it may seem counterintuitive to use nude makeup tones when it feels like the color’s being sucked from your [...]
Romantic Hairstyles with Little Effort
March 3, 2011 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
The key to romantic hairstyles is touchability, whether your hair is up or down. Strive for hair with texture that begs your date to touch it and doesn’t look so perfect that he’s worried about messing it up. The Undone Bun To make a bun look more romantic than ballet-inspired, you’ll need to place it [...]
How to Heal Chapped Winter Skin
March 3, 2011 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Health
While a Georgia winter is a far cry from spending the season in Michigan or Minnesota, red, chapped winter skin and lips can still be an issue. Because your face is often exposed to the temperature and indoor-to-outdoor temperature changes all winter, there’s a chance your skin will become irritated, cracked, or in the very [...]
Updos for Holiday Parties
December 19, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Updos for holiday parties don’t have to be intimidating. For 2010, there is such a range of easy, fashionable hairstyles, there’s almost no need to schedule a hair appointment. Use braids, controlled messiness, and even inspiration from your own childhood or a Hollywood siren to create a last-minute stunning hairstyle for your holiday parties. Braids [...]
Fight Back Against Winter Dryness with Oil
December 19, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Dryness is perhaps one of the most annoying aspects of winter. If you dread winter because your skin tends to flake and your hair won’t lie flat due to static or breakage, using oils can work wonders. Growing up, your mom may have taught you that oils on your face are never good, but it’s [...]
DIY Mani & Pedi
August 6, 2010 by Crystal Schwanke
Filed under Beauty
Summer is in full swing, and with it comes mani/pedi season, where wearing sandals, flip-flops and open-toe shoes is the norm. This is the time to really keep up with your beauty routine for your hands and feet, although given the length of Georgia summers and the economic downturn, it doesn’t always make sense to [...]
